Arkansas State University

Whiteside played for the Indians from 1987-90 for the late Rich Johnson during which time he was one of the top pitchers in ASU's former league, the American South Conference. In fact, he was named the conference's “Player of the Year” in 1990. During his career as an Indian, he pitched 11 complete games, which still stands as a school record, and also holds the record for most innings pitched in a game with 13 against Louisiana Tech in 1990. He also pitched four shutouts in his senior season.

The righthander, who came to ASU from Charleston, Mo., was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1990 draft's 25th round. After spending three seasons in the minors, he made his first Major League appearance in 1992 against the Oakland Athletics and pitched a perfect inning. That season, he pitched 20 games in relief with four saves, posting an ERA of 1.93.

Whiteside went on to play with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, and the Atlanta Braves and made a name for himself as a successful closer before spending some time with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2006, he posted an earned run average of 1.69 in 20 games and recorded 10 saves for the Indianapolis Indians of the International League's West Division.